Records request related to COVID-19 vaccine doses

Rachana Pradhan filed this request with the Department of Health and Environmental Control of South Carolina.

It is a clone of this request.

Tracking #

841866

Status
Completed

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From: Rachana Pradhan


To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the South Carolina Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

(1) any and all data on the number of wasted, spoiled or expired COVID-19 vaccine doses from 12/11/2020 to 01/26/2021 and (2) any and all data on the total number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered from 12/11/2020 to 01/26/2021.

Please note that I am a member of the news media as evidenced by my published work for Kaiser Health News at www.khn.org and this request is being made for news gathering purposes. Any questions should be routed to myself via email at rachanap@kff.org or by phone at 703-731-7918.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 15 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Rachana Pradhan

From: Department of Health and Environmental Control

Good morning,

I hope you are well. We have received your request and the FOI request number is 841866. I have included Kristen Keller in this communication since she is the Coordinator assigned to the requests.

Your request is currently in process and pending response from program staff. Once Kristen receives the responsive information, she will reach out to you.

Kindest Regards,
Jamie Marolla

Freedom of Information
S.C. Dept. of Health & Environmental Control
Office: (803)898-3882
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From: Department of Health and Environmental Control

Good morning,
I am still working with staff on this information for you. I have followed up with them agin this morning and will let you know as soon as I have a response.
Please let me know if you need anything else.

Kindest regards,

Kristen Keller, Director of Constituent Services
Freedom of Information Office
S.C. Dept. of Health & Environmental Control
Office: (803)898-3796

Mobile: (803) 528-4323
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From: Rachana Pradhan

Thank you!

From: Department of Health and Environmental Control

Good afternoon,
I have followed up with staff again concerning this information. I will let you know as soon as I have a response.

Kindest regards,

Kristen Keller, Director of Constituent Services
Freedom of Information Office
S.C. Dept. of Health & Environmental Control
Office: (803)898-3796

Mobile: (803) 528-4323
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From: Department of Health and Environmental Control

Good morning Rachana,
Please review and sign the attached extension letter for your requested COVID-19 Vaccine related information. Please let me know if you have any questions/concerns.
Hope you have a great day!

Kindest regards,

Kristen Keller, Director of Constituent Services
Freedom of Information Office
S.C. Dept. of Health & Environmental Control
Office: (803)898-3796

Mobile: (803) 528-4323
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From: Department of Health and Environmental Control

Good morning Rachana,
Attached is the requested regarding data on the number of wasted, spoiled, or expired COVID-19 vaccine doses from 12/11/2020 to 01/26/2021 and (2) all data on the total number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered from 12/11/2020 to 01/26/2021. Please let me know if you need anything else.

This request is now considered closed.

Hope you are having a good day!

Kindest regards,

Kristen Keller, Director of Constituent Services
Freedom of Information Office
S.C. Dept. of Health & Environmental Control
Office: (803)898-3796

Mobile: (803) 528-4323
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From: Rachana Pradhan

Hi,

Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.

Sincerely,
Rachana Pradhan

From: Department of Health and Environmental Control

Rachana,
The information was sent over to you on 4/8/21. You might want to check your junk folder as well. Please let me know if I need to resend.

Kindest regards,

Kristen Keller, Director of Constituent Services
Freedom of Information Office
S.C. Dept. of Health & Environmental Control
Office: (803)898-3796

Mobile: (803) 528-4323
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From: Rachana Pradhan

Oh I apologize for not being clear -- yes, I did get the response. Was just passing along a note of appreciation!

From: Department of Health and Environmental Control

Okay, I see that now. Thank you!

Hope you have a good weekend!

Kindest regards,

Kristen Keller, Director of Constituent Services
Freedom of Information Office
S.C. Dept. of Health & Environmental Control
Office: (803)898-3796

Mobile: (803) 528-4323
Connect: www.scdhec.gov<http://www.scdhec.gov/> Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/SCDHEC> Twitter<https://twitter.com/scdhec>

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PRIVACY NOTICE: The information contained in this message and all attachments transmitted with it may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. Access to this information by any other individual is unauthorized and may be unlawful. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any reading, dissemination, distribution, copying, or other use of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the information without retaining any copies. Thank you.

From: Rachana Pradhan

Hi Kristen,

We're just doing some fact-checking on our wastage requests and wanted to clarify -- 1,800 doses is the total reflected in these documents the state provided, correct?

-Rachana

From: Department of Health and Environmental Control

Rachana,
Yes, a total of 1,800 doses were reported wasted in the documents we provided for that FOIA request.

Kindest regards,

Kristen Keller, Director of Constituent Services
Freedom of Information Office
S.C. Dept. of Health & Environmental Control
Office: (803)898-3796

Mobile: (803) 528-4323
Connect: www.scdhec.gov<http://www.scdhec.gov/> Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/SCDHEC> Twitter<https://twitter.com/scdhec>

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